Job Description
Employment Lawyer | 1 to 3 years | Sydney CBD
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Why work with empire group?
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Exclusive Roles: Gain access to opportunities not advertised anywhere else.
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Personalised Support: Receive free CV advice, interview coaching and negotiation guidance suited to your career goals.
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Industry Expertise: Work with a team that brings over 175 years of combined Australian legal recruitment experience.
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Privacy: Trust that your information will be treated with the confidentiality that you deserve. Only be put forward to a role with your explicit consent.
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About the Firm
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Our client takes pride on delivering first class legal solutions with a pragmatic, client-focused approach. The team is known for its high-performance culture balanced with genuine collaboration, flexibility, and strong mentorship. The firm works with a diverse client base ranging from high-net-worth individuals and SMEs to large corporations.
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The Role
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Due to organic growth within our team, we are seeking an ambitious Employment Lawyer (1-3 years pae) to join our Sydney-based practice.
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In this role, you will work across the full spectrum of employment law, balancing both contentious and non-contentious matters. You will step into a position that offers true autonomy while remaining heavily supported by an accessible, collegiate team of senior lawyers.
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Key Responsibilities
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Advising clients on a wide range of employment advisory matters, including employment contracts, workplace policies, enterprise agreements, up-to-date awards,



and compliance.
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Assisting with employment litigation, including unfair dismissals, general protections claims, underpayment disputes, and post-employment restraint enforcement.
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Conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, preparing witness statements, and instructing counsel.
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Running smaller files independently and working closely with partners on complex, high-value litigation.
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(Advantageous) Assisting the wider team with general commercial and business law matters, including commercial contracts, business transactions.
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About You
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An admitted Solicitor with 1 to 3 years of post-admission experience in employment law.
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Demonstrated experience handling or assisting with both employment advisory and workplace litigation files.
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Prior experience or strong interest in general commercial and business law will be highly regarded.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp attention to detail.
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A proactive attitude and a desire to build long-term client relationships.
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What's on Offer
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Direct Partner Mentorship: Work closely with partners who are genuinely committed to quick-tracking your career progression.
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Diverse Work Mix: A unique opportunity to keep your commercial skills sharp while specialising in employment law.
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Vibrant Culture: A social, inclusive, and modern workplace that values work-life balance and well-being.
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Competitive Salary Package: Evaluated based on your level of experience.
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📌 Employment Lawyer (New South Wales)
🏢 empire group
📍 New South Wales